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IF YOU ARE GIVEN A HELPING OF BLACK-EYED PEAS ON NEW YEAR'S
DAY, EAT ALL BUT THREE OF THEM AND YOU'LL HAVE GOOD LUCK IN
THE COMING YEAR.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings:

686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple
Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals
BELIEF -- Measure of time Year
BELIEF -- Good luck Food and drink
BELIEF -- Good luck Numbers

Date learned: 06-18-1973

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